If Pluto isn’t a “planet” any more, many people ask, then do you still use it in astrology? The answer is a resounding YES. Pluto may be have been demoted by the astronomical order to a dwarf planet, but in astrological circles Pluto still pretty much has all the forceful power it always had. Many [...]
Astrological Insights for 21 August 2010
Some days, like this one, I feel pulled to use few words in describing the energies. So I offer you this: Today, a breakdown in our armoring can lead to deep change, notably if we can honestly look to and accept the places within where our personal wounds reside. The astrological markers: Sun/Chiron opposition and [...]

Weekly Astrological Insights: August 16-22, 2010
Monday, August 16 The freedom inherent in form. The growth that comes with persistence. The understanding that arises with commitment. These are just a few of the ways that the archetypal energies of Jupiter and Saturn can manifest if they are flowing and integrated. Reflecting upon the dance of these two planets is notably important [...]
Saturn Square Pluto
August 21, 2010: Saturn Square Pluto Today is the last of the three Saturn/Pluto squares that have colored recent times. (The first took place on November 15, 2009 while the second occurred on January 31, 2010.) While these dates signal the exact 90-degree relationship between these planets, the energetic pattern that this alignment reflects extends [...]
August 2010 Wellness Horoscope
August 9, 2010: Leo New Moon (exact at 8:08 pm PDT) During the Leo New Moon, we have the opportunity to shine. There’s an ebullient child-like energy that draws forth the playful and creative self that resides within. Yet, when doing so care is usually taken since Leo wants to be nothing if not dignified. [...]

Astrological Insights: January 25 – 31, 2010
Monday, January 25 No matter what the puzzle—jigsaw, crossword, or one of life’s challenging dilemmas—it is always composed of a multitude of piece parts that make up the whole. And while they all are integral, depending upon the path we are taking to solve the puzzle, some retain an inherently more pivotal role than others. [...]

Saturn Square Pluto
January 31, 2010: Saturn Square Pluto Today is the second of the three Saturn/Pluto squares that are coloring these times. (The first took place on November 13, 2009 while the third will occur on August 21, 2010.) While these dates signal the exact 90-degree relationship between these planets, the energetic pattern that this alignment reflects [...]
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